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$172+ Cheap flights from Rapid City to Buffalo (RAP - BUF)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RAP — BUF
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rapid City to Buffalo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rapid City (RAP) to Buffalo (BUF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$304
(Delta)

One-way from

$172
(Delta)
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Cheapest flights from Rapid City to Buffalo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rapid City to Buffalo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/36:00 amRAP - BUF
2 stops9h 14mDelta
Sat 5/105:50 pmBUF - RAP
2 stops6h 06mDelta
Deal found 2/20$304
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/312:45 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/105:57 pmBUF - RAP
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/412:26 pmRAP - BUF
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/118:00 amBUF - RAP
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$384

Find flights from Rapid City to Buffalo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Rapid City to Buffalo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Sat 5/3

6:00 am-5:14 pm

2 stops9h 14m

Buffalo

Sat 5/10

5:50 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops6h 06m

$304

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Sat 5/3

12:45 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Buffalo

Sat 5/10

5:57 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$350

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Sun 5/4

12:26 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Buffalo

Sun 5/11

8:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

$384

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Sat 4/26

11:44 am-10:16 pm

2 stops8h 32m

$172

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Sat 4/26

12:26 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$249

Rapid CityBuffalo

RAP - BUF

RAPBUF

Rapid City

Fri 4/25

1:00 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$419

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Deals found on 2/19

Compare providers for flights from Rapid City to Buffalo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Rapid City to Buffalo in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Buffalo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Rapid City-Buffalo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rapid City-Buffalo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rapid City-Buffalo flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Rapid City-Buffalo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Rapid City to Buffalo

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Rainfall in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Buffalo ranges from 2.5 - 4.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Buffalo when rainfall is around 2.5 in.

Temperature in Buffalo by month

Plan your trip to Buffalo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Buffalo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Buffalo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Buffalo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Buffalo. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rapid City to Buffalo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rapid City to Buffalo round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rapid City to Buffalo round-trip from $304. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $350, and American Airlines, from $384.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rapid City to Buffalo one-way?

    $172 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $249 and $419, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rapid City to Buffalo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rapid City to Buffalo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rapid City to Buffalo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rapid City to Buffalo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rapid City to Buffalo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rapid City to Buffalo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rapid City to Buffalo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rapid City to Buffalo (average of $256). Flying from Rapid City to Buffalo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $337). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Rapid City to Buffalo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Rapid City to Buffalo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$280Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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